Oyster® · 20 hours ago
Senior Sales Manager, Americas
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with Oyster's overall business objectives
Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities to drive expansion across the Americas
Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to align sales strategies with product roadmaps and go-to-market plans
Represent Oyster at industry events and conferences, establishing the company as a thought leader in the distributed workspace
Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, diverse sales team across multiple time zones
Implement robust performance management systems, including setting KPIs and conducting regular performance reviews
Create and oversee professional development programs to nurture talent and support career progression within the organization
Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning within the sales organization
Oversee the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure and handoff to account management
Implement and optimize sales methodologies (MEDDIC) to improve win rates and accelerate sales cycles
Collaborate with Revenue Operations to refine sales processes, tools, and technologies for maximum efficiency
Conduct regular sales forecasting, pipeline and deal reviews, ensuring accuracy and reliability of projections
Partner with Marketing to develop targeted campaigns and generate high-quality leads
Collaborate with Product Management to provide market feedback and influence product development
Work with Legal and Finance teams to negotiate complex deals and ensure compliance with company policies
Collaborate with our Onboarding Success team to ensure smooth transition and engagement of Team Members to the oyster platform
Work closely with Customer Success to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention
Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making and optimize sales performance
Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and strategic initiatives
Utilize Salesforce CRM to its full potential, ensuring data integrity and deriving actionable insights
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of progressive sales leadership experience, with at least 3 years managing distributed teams in a high-growth SaaS environment
Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets and scaling sales organizations
Deep understanding of the global HR tech landscape and distributed work trends; an understanding of the EOR model is a plus.
Extensive experience with SMB and mid-market sales, including complex, multi-stakeholder deals
Strategic thinking and ability to translate high-level business objectives into actionable sales plans
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Fluency in English is required
Preferred
Demonstrated success in selling into new markets and launching new products or services
Proficiency in Salesforce CRM, Gong and experience of the MEDDIC methodology would be a bonus.
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to articulate complex value propositions to executives
Proficiency in additional languages commonly used in the Americas is a plus
Visionary leader with a global mindset and cultural sensitivity
Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
High emotional intelligence and empathy, crucial for leading remote teams and understanding client needs
Passionate about the future of work and the potential of distributed teams
Commitment to ethical and consultative sales practices and building long-term, trust-based relationships
Ongoing professional development in sales leadership, such as certificates from recognized sales methodologies (ie. MEDDIC), or examples of completion of leadership and coaching programs would be a bonus.
Company
Oyster®
Our mission is to create a more equal world by making it possible for companies everywhere to hire people anywhere.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$283.2MKey Investors
Silver Lake WatermanGeorgianStripes
2024-09-04Series D· $59M
2022-04-20Series C· $150M
2021-06-22Series B· $50M
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